Emilie Bellet

Emilie Bellet is a renowned female motivational speaker, entrepreneur, author, and financial educator known for her work in empowering women through financial literacy. Drawing on a successful career in private equity and entrepreneurship, Emilie is frequently hired to speak on topics such as financial empowerment, gender equality in finance, and building confidence with money. Her candid, relatable approach to personal finance has resonated with audiences worldwide, making her a sought-after speaker for corporate events, financial institutions, and women’s networks looking to inspire and educate.

Emilie began her career in traditional finance, working as an analyst in Equity Capital Markets at Société Générale in 2005 before progressing to private equity roles at Lehman Brothers and Trilantic Europe. In 2013, she co-founded Seed Recruit, an experience that sparked her interest in startups and entrepreneurship. However, it was during her time in finance that she recognised a striking gap: the lack of financial education tailored to women. This realisation led her to launch Vestpod in 2017, a platform and community designed to demystify money and help women build financial independence through accessible, jargon-free content.

In recent years, Emilie’s work has continued to gain recognition and impact. She authored “You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich” in 2019, a bestselling practical guide to personal finance that has helped thousands of women better manage their money. She also hosts “The Wallet” podcast in 2020, where she hosts insightful conversations with a wide range of guests on money, work, and financial wellbeing. Her role as a columnist for The i Paper and Financial Times, and her position as a board member of La French Tech London, further showcase her influence and commitment to financial empowerment. She has also been featured on the Women in FinTech Powerlist in both 2016 and 2018.

Emilie is regularly invited to speak because she combines deep financial expertise with a warm, down-to-earth style that breaks down barriers to learning. Her personal journey – from high finance to mission-driven entrepreneurship – offers valuable lessons in confidence, resilience, and empowerment. Whether addressing a corporate audience or a grassroots community, Emilie connects with people on a personal level, making finance feel approachable, relevant, and genuinely transformative.